Smart lung imaging may improve breathing during keyhole surgery
NCT ID NCT07289113
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a real-time lung imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to personalize breathing machine settings can improve lung function in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Fifty-two adults scheduled for laparoscopic abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard or EIT-guided ventilator settings. The goal is to see if personalized settings reduce lung collapse and improve oxygen exchange during and after surgery.
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Active substance
Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that personalized ventilator settings guided by EIT improve lung function during and after laparoscopic surgery, potentially reducing breathing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is used only during surgery, so long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
RECRUITINGMilan, Lombardy, 20154, Italy
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